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Charlie Kirk's book list: the books mentioned on The Charlie Kirk Show

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  1. Trump: The Art of the Deal

    Donald J. Trump; Tony Schwartz · Discussed 2 episodes

    On The Charlie Kirk Show, Jack Pobic and Charlie Kirk referenced Donald J. Trump and Tony Schwartz's book "Trump: The Art of the Deal" across two episodes in June 2025 ("Live Israel/Iran Ceasefire Reaction" and "The Iran Off-Ramp?"). Pobic and Kirk brought up the book to highlight President Trump's background as a master negotiator, emphasize his reputation as the chief dealmaker during discussions of a ceasefire agreement, and describe his constant negotiation tactics and unpredictable strategy in foreign affairs.

    Discussed
    “This is the man who wrote the art of the deal.”
    Where to get it
  2. The White Pill

    Michael Malice · Recommended 2 episodes

    On the October 1, 2026 episode of The Charlie Kirk Show, Charlie Kirk welcomed guest Scott Greer and introduced him as the author of The White Pill, while also recommending the book to listeners. Earlier in the episode, John Doyle had brought up The White Pill to emphasize the importance of understanding how difficult past eras were compared to modern progress.

    Discussed
    “now the reason I reached out to you Scott is you're the author of White Pill we had you on to discuss that”
    Charlie Kirk Winning Too Much? 2026-10-01
    Where to get it
  3. The Abolition of Man

    C.S. Lewis · Recommended 2 episodes

    On The Charlie Kirk Show, Charlie Kirk recommended The Abolition of Man by C.S. Lewis as his favorite education-related text during a Q&A at the 2023 Educator's Summit, calling it super short. Later, in an episode titled A Special Message From Mrs. Erika Kirk, Kirk brought up the book again to explain how objective morality and a common path to live by can be discovered across almost every religion and culture.

    Recommended
    “anything by c.s lewis thank you for reminding me yeah uh so abolition of man which is like my favorite education book super short”
    Where to get it
  4. The 1619 Project

    Nikole Hannah-Jones; The New York Times Magazine · Discussed 2 episodes

    On The Charlie Kirk Show, hosts and guests brought up The 1619 Project by Nikole Hannah-Jones to discuss perceived ideological shifts in institutions. Charlie Kirk referenced the project to highlight views in academia regarding America's foundational history, while Ben Shapiro mentioned it when discussing cultural fallout and institutional changes following the George Floyd incident.

    Discussed
    “1619 project was not some inconsequential uh textbook they they believe that america was racist from its founding colonialist”
    Where to get it
  5. Unhumans

    Jack Posobiec, Joshua Lisec · Recommended 1 episode

    On The Charlie Kirk Show, Charlie Kirk and Jack Posobiec discussed the second edition of the book Unhumans during an episode celebrating Kirk's birthday. Kirk welcomed Posobiec to the show and recommended that the audience purchase the new bestseller, which features fourteen new chapters on socialist revolution tactics. Posobiec discussed the updated contents and explained the symbolism behind the new cover art, which depicts the Statue of Liberty transformed into the statue of tyranny.

    Discussed
    “he his second edition of unhumans the new york times bestseller is out book he wrote alongside joshua lysic the socialist revolution tactics for patriots to survive a communist uprising and it has 14 new chapters”
    Where to get it
  6. The Zizians

    Andy Ngo · Discussed 1 episode

    On The Charlie Kirk Show, Andy Ngo appeared as a guest to discuss his investigative book The Zizians. Charlie Kirk introduced the work, and Ngo described the extensive research behind the publication, detailing how it serves as a true-crime exploration into the background of a trans death cult.

    Discussed
    “his new book the zizians inside a trans death cult”
    Where to get it
  7. Brave New World

    Aldous Huxley · Highly recommended 1 episode

    On The Charlie Kirk Show, host Charlie Kirk recommended Brave New World by Aldous Huxley during a question-and-answer session at the 2023 Educator's Summit. While offering book suggestions to teachers, Kirk mentioned Huxley's dystopian novel alongside George Orwell's 1984. He praised Brave New World as an equally strong piece of speculative fiction that addresses future-focused themes.

    Recommended
    “like 1984 and uh brave new world yeah you guys got the joke”
    Where to get it
  8. No Campus for White Men

    Scott Greer · Recommended 1 episode

    On The Charlie Kirk Show, Charlie Kirk recommended Scott Greer's book No Campus for White Men during his closing remarks. Kirk also brought up the book to prompt Greer to set the stage for a discussion centered on campus controversies.

    Discussed
    “and you also I remember your first book that we talked about a decade ago no campus for white men why don't you set the stage for us”
    Charlie Kirk Winning Too Much? 2026-10-01
    Where to get it
  9. The prince

    Niccolò Machiavelli · Discussed 1 episode

    On the July 13, 2021 episode of The Charlie Kirk Show titled Trump 2024?, host Charlie Kirk discussed Niccolò Machiavelli's The Prince. Kirk mentioned that he was rereading the text over the weekend to analyze political motivations, subsequently citing the book to illustrate what he characterized as the manipulative and power-driven strategies of the Democratic Party.

    Discussed
    “I want you to think back to Niccolio Machiavelli. Niccolio Machiavelli wrote The Prince. Was it 1522? Let me see how good I am at this. No, 1534. Let me see. We're doing a fact check here. You're going to have to say in my ear, Andrew, whether I was right. What year was that written? 1532. I was off”
    Charlie Kirk Trump 2024? 2021-07-13
    Where to get it
  10. 1984

    George Orwell · Recommended 1 episode

    On The Charlie Kirk Show, Charlie Kirk brought up the book 1984 by George Orwell. During a Q&A session, he recommended it as an example of future-focused dystopian literature.

    Recommended
    “like 1984 and uh brave new world yeah you guys got the joke”
    Where to get it
  11. Antifragile

    Nassim Nicholas Taleb · Recommended 1 episode

    On The Charlie Kirk Show, Charlie Kirk recommended Nassim Nicholas Taleb's book Antifragile. Kirk used the framework from the book to categorize various political movements as fragile, durable, or anti-fragile.

    Recommended
    “There are the, there are the fragile, the durable, and the anti-fragile. This is from Nassim Taleb, which is a phenomenal book.”
    Where to get it
  12. Basic economics

    Thomas Sowell · Recommended 1 episode

    On an October 2026 episode of The Charlie Kirk Show, Charlie Kirk discussed Basic Economics by Thomas Sowell. When an audience member showed him a copy of the book, Kirk praised it enthusiastically, called the owner a great teacher, and told listeners that everyone should read it.

    Recommended
    “Is that basic economics? Yes. Can I see that? That is a great book. You are a great teacher. Everyone should read this by Thomas Sol, by the way.”
    Where to get it
  13. Battle for the American Mind

    Pete Hegseth; David Goodwin · Recommended 1 episode

    On The Charlie Kirk Show, Charlie Kirk recommended Battle for the American Mind by Pete Hegseth and David Goodwin. Kirk mentioned the book as part of his recommended reading materials while taking questions at the 2023 Educator’s Summit.

    Recommended
    “and pete hexes battle for the american mind um i'm a huge c.s lewis fan”
    Where to get it
  14. Doubting Darwin?

    Sahotra Sakar · Recommended 1 episode

    On The Charlie Kirk Show episode titled Charlie’s Q&A at the 2023 Educator’s Summit, released on October 3, 2026, host Charlie Kirk recommended Doubting Darwin? by Sahotra Sakar. While criticizing evolutionary theory, Kirk told listeners they should have the courage to speak out and described the title as an excellent book written by secular intellectuals.

    Recommended
    “and you should have the courage to say that out loud and read doubting darwin it's an excellent book by secular intellectuals”
    Where to get it
  15. ESV Study Bible (Ebook)

    Crossway · Recommended 1 episode

    The "ESV Study Bible (Ebook)" by Crossway was recommended on The Charlie Kirk Show on September 23, 2025. During a discussion on what Bible to recommend for new believers, Costi Hann suggested the ESV Study Bible after Allie Beth Stuckey raised the question.

    Recommended
    “What do I get? I said ESV Study Bible, but I would love for you to ESV Study Bible and NASB Study Bible.”
    Where to get it
  16. Generation Kill

    Evan Wright · Recommended 1 episode

    On The Charlie Kirk Show in October 2026, the host and Caboose discussed Generation Kill by Evan Wright. Caboose noted that the HBO series was based on Wright's book about traveling with a group of recon marines during the initial invasion of Iraq, and enthusiastically recommended reading the book.

    Recommended
    “also generation kill is an incredible show that's the hbo iraq movie or show yeah um so it's based on the book by evan wright when we first went into iraq he's traveled with a group of recon marines when we first entered iraq um read the book the book's incredible”
    Where to get it
  17. Nothing Left of Me

    Alex Walters · Recommended 1 episode

    On The Charlie Kirk Show (episode "Winning Too Much?", 2026-10-01), Charlie Kirk reminded listeners to check out Evan Barker's book Nothing Left of Me by Alex Walters at the conclusion of her interview segment.

    Recommended
    “Evan Barker change check out her book nothing left check out her article thank you for joining us again”
    Charlie Kirk Winning Too Much? 2026-10-01
    Where to get it
  18. The Book that Made Your World

    Vishal Mangalwadi · Recommended 1 episode

    Charlie Kirk recommended The Book that Made Your World by Vishal Mangalwadi on The Charlie Kirk Show during a Q&A session at the 2023 Educator's Summit. Kirk praised the book as unbelievably good and highlighted its perspective on the historical significance and impact of the Bible on society.

    Recommended
    “i love someone who's actually had this book out in the lobby i saw it by vishal mangal waldi it's unbelievably good the book that uh built your world”
    Where to get it
  19. The NASB Study Bible

    Zondervan Publishing · Recommended 1 episode

    On The Charlie Kirk Show, Costi Hann recommended The NASB Study Bible by Zondervan Publishing during a discussion with Allie Beth Stuckey. He suggested it alongside the ESV Study Bible as a very good translation option for new believers.

    Recommended
    “I said ESV Study Bible, but I would love for you to ESV Study Bible and NASB Study Bible. Those are going to be two really good translations.”
    Where to get it
  20. The Real Anthony Fauci

    Robert F. Kennedy Jr.; Robert Francis Kennedy · Recommended 1 episode

    Charlie Kirk discussed Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s book The Real Anthony Fauci on The Charlie Kirk Show in August 2024. He praised the work as one of the best books available and highlighted the author's advocacy against major power institutions.

    Recommended
    “the truth about Dr Anthony fouchy is objectively one of the best books out there”
    Where to get it
  21. 2 Corinthians

    David E. Garland · Discussed 1 episode

    Mikey McCoy referenced 2 Corinthians by David E. Garland on The Charlie Kirk Show during the episode Freedom Built to Last Memorial Megastream. He cited scripture to illustrate how Charlie Kirk drew his strength from Christ.

    Discussed
    “2 Corinthians 12:9. 2 Corinthians 12:9. My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”
    Where to get it
  22. Animal Farm

    George Orwell · Discussed 1 episode

    During a Q&A session on The Charlie Kirk Show, an audience member named Steve Frat brought up George Orwell's Animal Farm. Host Charlie Kirk acknowledged the mention during the discussion.

    Discussed
    “and one other thing animal farm oh animal yeah that orwell's second greatest work uh”
    Where to get it
  23. Bible

    Bible · 1 episode

    Discussed
    “It's a beautiful beautiful not even a story I mean, it is a story, but it's a beautiful book on how to live your life, and it and it has nothing to do with being feminine or being masculine.”
    Where to get it
  24. Boomers

    Helen Andrews · Discussed 1 episode

    On The Charlie Kirk Show, Charlie Kirk mentioned Helen Andrews's book Boomers in September 2026. He brought up the title while introducing Andrews as a guest and describing her as one of the most accomplished writers and thinkers in her space.

    Discussed
    “helen andrews joins us now she's the author of boomers she is one of the most accomplished writers and thinkers in the space”
    Where to get it
  25. Darkness at Noon

    Arthur Koestler · Discussed 1 episode

    On The Charlie Kirk Show, Charlie Kirk compared Steve Bannon's upcoming imprisonment to the fate of Rubashev in Arthur Koestler's novel Darkness at Noon.

    Discussed
    “and you are a political prisoner, no different than Rubashev in Darkness at Noon by Arthur Kessler,”
    Where to get it
  26. Evidence That Demands a Verdict

    Josh McDowell; Sean McDowell · Discussed 1 episode

    On the March 6, 2024 episode of The Charlie Kirk Show titled The Dirty Truth about Dirty Jobs vs College Degrees with Mike Rowe, guest Mike Rowe joined host Charlie Kirk. Rowe referenced Evidence That Demands a Verdict by Josh McDowell and Sean McDowell to draw a conceptual analogy. He argued that undeniable facts and real-world economic evidence regarding career opportunities and college degrees speak for themselves in a manner similar to the famous apologetics book.

    Discussed
    “because look the evidence is out there and it demands a verdict great book you probably saw it Charlie Once Upon a Time guy named Josh McDow wrote it mhm it's called the evidence demands a verdict”
    Where to get it
  27. Exodus

    Leon Uris · Discussed 1 episode

    On an archival episode of The Charlie Kirk Show titled From the Archive: What Is Wisdom? Why Our Schools Stopped Teaching It, host Charlie Kirk discussed the biblical book of Exodus. Kirk described the text as one of his favorite books of the Bible and highlighted the wisdom it offers regarding human nature, history, and tyranny in relation to contemporary events.

    Discussed
    “I love the book of Exodus, one of my favorite books of the Bible, incredibly wise for a variety of reasons. And I think there's so much to learn from Sinai and from human nature and tyranny, which I think a lot of what we're living through right now actually, Exodus speaks to.”
    Where to get it
  28. Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas

    Hunter S. Thompson · Discussed 1 episode

    Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas by Hunter S. Thompson was brought up on The Charlie Kirk Show during an appearance by Dr. Jordan Peterson. Peterson mentioned reading Thompson's book when he was 13 or 14 years old during the mid-1970s, using it as an example to illustrate the anti-establishment ethos and the influence of new journalism during that era.

    Discussed
    “For example, I remember when I was 13 or 14, so that would have been se mid70s, um I was reading Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas and some of the uh so-called new journalists.”
    Where to get it
  29. Hebrews

    Paul Ellingworth · Discussed 1 episode

    On The Charlie Kirk Show on September 26, 2026, Charlie Kirk brought up the biblical book of Hebrews. Kirk referenced the text while exploring Protestant and Catholic theological differences concerning intercession and mediators.

    Discussed
    “that's like the book of hebrews what's the what's the catholic um theology”
    Where to get it
  30. Jeremiah

    Daniel Berrigan · Discussed 1 episode

    On the May 27, 2026 episode of REAL AF with Andy Frisella titled 1031. Q&AF Ft. Tim Grover: Avoiding Discomfort, Staying Motivated After Big Wins, host Andy Frisella spoke with guest Tim Grover. Frisella brought up Grover's book Winning, explaining that he deeply resonates with the core motivational message and relentless mindset outlined in the text.

    Discussed
    “Jeremiah 29:7, Demand the welfare of the nation that you are in because your welfare is tied to your nation's welfare.”
    Speaker Freedom Built to Last Memorial Megastream 2026-09-11
    Where to get it
  31. Job

    Joseph Roth · 1 episode

    Discussed
    “No less a man than Job had a little trouble with that lesson, too. Do you remember what God said to Job? He said, Who is this that darkens counsel by words without knowledge? Gird up your loins like a man. I will question you and you shall declare to me. Where were you when I laid the foundation of”
    Where to get it
  32. John

    Merrill C. Tenney · Discussed 1 episode

    On The Charlie Kirk Show in September 2026, Mikey McCoy cited John 15:13 from the Gospel of John by Merrill C. Tenney. McCoy referenced the verse to honor Charlie Kirk's sacrifice and dedication to young people.

    Discussed
    “John 15:13 tells us, Greater love has no one than this, that someone laid down his life for another.”
    Where to get it
  33. Life is Worth Living

    Fulton John Sheen · Discussed 1 episode

    On The Charlie Kirk Show on September 26, 2026, the host Blake discussed Raymond Arroyo's book to explain the historical context and circumstances surrounding why Fulton J. Sheen's television show Life is Worth Living ultimately went off the air.

    Discussed
    “this is from raymond arroyo wrote a book and it was this was why life is worth living went off the air”
    Where to get it
  34. Little House on the Prairie

    Laura Ingalls Wilder · Critiqued 1 episode

    On The Charlie Kirk Show, Charlie Kirk critiqued Laura Ingalls Wilder's classic novel Little House on the Prairie. Kirk brought up the book as an example of what he called a hyper-feminized educational model that he believes fails young boys, arguing that boys require movement and constant active learning rather than sitting and reading traditional books.

    Critiqued
    “Having kids sit around all day long and just read books like Little House on the Prairie is a hyper-feminist failed model of educating young boys. Boys need to move every 20 minutes and need to be involved in learning all the time.”
    Where to get it
  35. Luke

    Kevin Perrotta · Discussed 1 episode

    On an episode of The Charlie Kirk Show titled Freedom Built to Last Memorial Megastream released on September 11, 2026, host Charlie Kirk read a viewer email. The email and subsequent discussion referenced the book of Luke, specifically highlighting Luke 2:29-32 regarding the servant departing in peace and seeing salvation.

    Discussed
    “Luke 2:29:32 uh which is let's get it here. It is Lord, now you are letting your servant depart in peace according to your word. For my eyes have seen your salvation that you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, a light for revelation to the Gentiles and for glory to your people Israel.”
    Where to get it
  36. Matthew

    William David Davies; W. D. Davies; Dale C. Allison, Jr. · Discussed 1 episode

    On The Charlie Kirk Show, during the Freedom Built to Last Memorial Megastream episode, Mikey McCoy cited the biblical book of Matthew, specifically referencing Matthew 5:11. McCoy used the passage to encourage listeners to remain steadfast, faithful, and resilient despite facing mockery, persecution, and false accusations.

    Discussed
    “Matthew 5:11, Blessed are you when people mock you and persecute you and lie about you and say all sorts of evil things against you.”
    Where to get it
  37. Premarital Sex in America

    Mark Regnerus; Jeremy Uecker · Discussed 1 episode

    During an episode of The Charlie Kirk Show released on July 31, 2024, Stuart Knechtle mentioned "Premarital Sex in America" by Mark Regnerus and Jeremy Uecker. Knechtle cited the statistical findings of the two Yale authors to argue that promiscuity has a direct correlation with serious mental health problems.

    Discussed
    “statistically two guys from Yale wrote this book premarital sex in America and promiscuity is is directly correlated with serious mental health problems”
    Where to get it
  38. Psalm 103

    Bob Krogstad · Discussed 1 episode

    On The Charlie Kirk Show episode titled Freedom Built to Last Memorial Megastream, Frank Turek cited Psalm 103 by Bob Krogstad. Turek quoted from the text, specifically noting verse one to emphasize the vast magnitude and depth of God's love and justice toward humanity.

    Discussed
    “Psalm 103:1 says, God's love to those that fear him exceeds the height of the heavens above the earth.”
    Where to get it
  39. Psalm 19

    Theodore Anthony Perry · Discussed 1 episode

    On The Charlie Kirk Show, Frank Turek referenced Psalm 19 during a discussion about the grandeur of the universe. Turek talked about how the scriptures describe God, noting that the heavens declare His glory.

    Discussed
    “What do the scriptures say about God? Psalm 19 says, The heavens declare the glory of God.”
    Where to get it
  40. Romans

    John D. Harvey · Discussed 1 episode

    Mikey McCoy referenced Romans 8:28 from the book Romans by John D. Harvey on The Charlie Kirk Show in September 2026 to explain how God can bring good out of unimaginable pain and suffering.

    Discussed
    “Only God Romans 8:28 you know only what man chooses for evil can God use for Good.”
    Where to get it
  41. Rules for Radicals

    Saul Alinsky · Discussed 1 episode

    On The Charlie Kirk Show, the host mentioned Saul Alinsky and his book Rules for Radicals. The reference came up during a discussion about the tactical traps set by political opponents designed to make their adversaries look like bad actors.

    Discussed
    “and Saul uh Alinsky who talked about this extensively who sets up these traps for us in order to make us look like the bad guys.”
    Where to get it
  42. Sapiens

    Yuval Noah Harari · Discussed 1 episode

    Yuval Noah Harari's book Sapiens was discussed by Russell Brand on an August 2025 episode of The Charlie Kirk Show. Brand shared that he initially enjoyed reading the work before concluding it promoted an atheistic trope geared toward subjugation.

    Discussed
    “I was looking at the work of Uval Noah Harrari, the writer of Sapiens, uh, which I s foundly enjoyable till it became clear to me it was an atheistic trope”
    Where to get it
  43. Summa Theologiae

    Thomas Aquinas; The Aquinas Institute · Discussed 1 episode

    On The Charlie Kirk Show, Michael Knowles brought up Thomas Aquinas and his theological work Summa Theologiae during a discussion regarding the meaning and providence of events in history. Knowles specifically noted how Aquinas observed that God uses not only words, but also real things, events, and people to signify meaning.

    Discussed
    “St. Thomas Aquinus observes in the first lines of the Suma Theologia that just as an author uses words to signify things in writing, so God who is the author of all creation uses not only words but things themselves, events, people to signify things too.”
    Where to get it
  44. The Algebra of Wealth

    Scott Galloway · Discussed 1 episode

    On The Charlie Kirk Show, host Charlie Kirk mentioned Scott Galloway's book The Algebra of Wealth during a conversation about retirement, noting that the author advises individuals to calculate their cost of living.

    Discussed
    “I want to bring on Scott Galloway, by the way, because he has a whole book on this, and he basically says you need to add up your cost of living.”
    Where to get it
  45. The Camp of the Saints

    Jean Raspail; Nathan Pinkoski; Ethan Rundell · Discussed 1 episode

    On an episode of The Charlie Kirk Show titled Free Speech: America's Most Unique Right from October 5, 2026, guest Rahim Kassam referenced Jean Raspail's novel The Camp of the Saints to describe scenes of migrant boats arriving on the British coast. Host Charlie Kirk and his guests discussed the contemporary geopolitical implications of mass migration, drawing parallels to the dystopian scenarios depicted in the 1973 French book.

    Discussed
    “about two weeks ago uh you had several hundred people on one of these i mean it's literally a scene out of camp of the saints which a lot of the a lot of the audience will hopefully be aware of the the the 19 uh um now what will happen is uh these people will get you know within”
    Speaker Free Speech: America's Most Unique Right 2026-10-05
    Where to get it
  46. The College Scam

    Charlie Kirk · Discussed 1 episode

    On The Charlie Kirk Show, host Charlie Kirk mentioned Mike Rowe's book The College Scam during a March 2024 episode featuring Rowe as a guest. Kirk expressed his affection for the book while agreeing with Rowe's perspectives on higher education and dirty jobs.

    Discussed
    “even though I loved your book The College scam”
    Where to get it
  47. The Feminine Mystique

    Betty Friedan · Discussed 1 episode

    On The Charlie Kirk Show in April 2026, Charlie Kirk brought up The Feminine Mystique. Kirk attributed the book to Gloria Steinem instead of Betty Friedan, using the reference to argue that a prominent feminist figure recognized inherent differences between men and women.

    Discussed
    “you know who agrees with me one of the leading feminists of the 60s and 70s Gloria Steinman who wrote Feminist Mystique”
    Where to get it
  48. The Jefferson Bible

    Thomas Jefferson · Discussed 1 episode

    On The Charlie Kirk Show episode titled What Keeps Gen-Z Away From Christ? ft. Cliffe and Stuart Knechtle, released on July 31, 2024, the host and guest Cliffe Knechtle discussed The Jefferson Bible by Thomas Jefferson. Knechtle brought up Thomas Jefferson's edited version of scripture to explain that they disagree with Jefferson's deist views and his specific interpretation of God.

    Discussed
    “so we disagree with thas Jefferson with a Jeffersonian Bible”
    Where to get it
  49. The Road to Serfdom

    F. A. Hayek · Discussed 1 episode

    On The Charlie Kirk Show, host Charlie Kirk mentioned reading The Road to Serfdom by F.A. Hayek. Kirk discussed the book while reflecting on his intellectual exploration of libertarian economics and describing an aha moment he experienced during that phase of his reading.

    Discussed
    “because eventually I was reading Hayek Road to surfom. Yeah. And I had kind of an aha moment.”
    Where to get it
  50. The two-income trap

    Elizabeth Warren; Amelia Warren Tyagi · Discussed 1 episode

    Charlie Kirk on The Charlie Kirk Show referenced Elizabeth Warren and Amelia Warren Tyagi's book The Two-Income Trap while discussing economic pressures on families and the workforce. Kirk expressed a positive view of the work, noting that she wrote a really good book before her political shift.

    Discussed
    “She wrote a great book, believe it or not, before she became a nutcase called the, it's a really good book called the dual income trap.”
    Where to get it
  51. Things Fall Apart

    Chinua Achebe · Discussed 1 episode

    On The Charlie Kirk Show, host Charlie Kirk mentioned Chinua Achebe's novel Things Fall Apart. Kirk brought up the book to discuss the pre-woke literature he was assigned to read during his school days.

    Discussed
    “It was like books that come to mind is a book called like things fall apart. I don't know if you're familiar with this book. Shininoa Okabi, I think.”
    Where to get it
  52. White Fragility

    Dr. Robin DiAngelo · Discussed 1 episode

    On The Charlie Kirk Show, Charlie Kirk mentioned Dr. Robin DiAngelo's book White Fragility while discussing the rise of wokeism and corporate diversity training. Kirk stated that the entire premise of the book is that white people need to stop being so fragile about race.

    Discussed
    “and her book White fragility literally the entire premise of her book is that white people need to stop being so fragile about race”
    Where to get it

Guests who recommended books

Latest mentions

Discussed Unhumans
“he his second edition of unhumans the new york times bestseller is out book he wrote alongside joshua lysic the socialist revolution tactics for patriots to survive a communist uprising and it has 14 new chapters”
Discussed The Zizians
“his new book the zizians inside a trans death cult”
Recommended Basic economics
“Is that basic economics? Yes. Can I see that? That is a great book. You are a great teacher. Everyone should read this by Thomas Sol, by the way.”
Discussed The Camp of the Saints
“about two weeks ago uh you had several hundred people on one of these i mean it's literally a scene out of camp of the saints which a lot of the a lot of the audience will hopefully be aware of the the the 19 uh um now what will happen is uh these people will get you know within”
Speaker Free Speech: America's Most Unique Right 2026-10-05
Critiqued Little House on the Prairie
“Having kids sit around all day long and just read books like Little House on the Prairie is a hyper-feminist failed model of educating young boys. Boys need to move every 20 minutes and need to be involved in learning all the time.”
Discussed Exodus
“I love the book of Exodus, one of my favorite books of the Bible, incredibly wise for a variety of reasons. And I think there's so much to learn from Sinai and from human nature and tyranny, which I think a lot of what we're living through right now actually, Exodus speaks to.”
Recommended Generation Kill
“also generation kill is an incredible show that's the hbo iraq movie or show yeah um so it's based on the book by evan wright when we first went into iraq he's traveled with a group of recon marines when we first entered iraq um read the book the book's incredible”
Recommended 1984
“like 1984 and uh brave new world yeah you guys got the joke”
Recommended Brave New World
“like 1984 and uh brave new world yeah you guys got the joke”
Recommended The Book that Made Your World
“i love someone who's actually had this book out in the lobby i saw it by vishal mangal waldi it's unbelievably good the book that uh built your world”
Recommended The Abolition of Man
“anything by c.s lewis thank you for reminding me yeah uh so abolition of man which is like my favorite education book super short”
Recommended Battle for the American Mind
“and pete hexes battle for the american mind um i'm a huge c.s lewis fan”
Discussed Animal Farm
“and one other thing animal farm oh animal yeah that orwell's second greatest work uh”
Recommended Doubting Darwin?
“and you should have the courage to say that out loud and read doubting darwin it's an excellent book by secular intellectuals”
Recommended Nothing Left of Me
“Evan Barker change check out her book nothing left check out her article thank you for joining us again”
Charlie Kirk Winning Too Much? 2026-10-01
Discussed The White Pill
“now the reason I reached out to you Scott is you're the author of White Pill we had you on to discuss that”
Charlie Kirk Winning Too Much? 2026-10-01
Discussed No Campus for White Men
“and you also I remember your first book that we talked about a decade ago no campus for white men why don't you set the stage for us”
Charlie Kirk Winning Too Much? 2026-10-01
Discussed The two-income trap
“She wrote a great book, believe it or not, before she became a nutcase called the, it's a really good book called the dual income trap.”
Discussed Hebrews
“that's like the book of hebrews what's the what's the catholic um theology”
Discussed Life is Worth Living
“this is from raymond arroyo wrote a book and it was this was why life is worth living went off the air”

Episodes

EpisodeDateBooks
Happy Birthday, Charlie: Vote Early2026-10-157
Trump Raids Ilhan Omar + What Really Disqualifies Talarico2026-10-120
Self-Control vs. Self-Esteem and Other Life Lessons from Charlie2026-10-111
Remembering Mike Ditka + AMA 2812026-10-090
Solving the Gas Problem + What Happened to Canada?2026-10-070
Free Speech: America's Most Unique Right2026-10-051
From the Archive: What Is Wisdom? Why Our Schools Stopped Teaching It2026-10-042
THOUGHTCRIME Ep. 145 — Crime at Cornell? Top TV Shows?2026-10-031
Charlie’s Q&A at the 2023 Educator’s Summit2026-10-038
America's French Future? + AMA 2802026-10-020
Winning Too Much?2026-10-015
From the Archive: The Fruit of the West is the Fruit of Christianity — Charlie at the Sun Valley Policy Forum2026-09-271
THOUGHTCRIME Ep. 144 — Lesbian Bar Drama? Toys 'R' Us Returns? Elon Musk's Paramount?2026-09-262
From the Archive: A Regime of Anthony Faucis: Our Illegitimate Expert Class2026-09-261
Fixing the Fickle Base + AMA 2802026-09-250
NEVER Blackpill + ICE vs. Illegals2026-09-231
The Left's Coup d'Etat Fantasies + What Drives a GOP Backstabber?2026-09-220
CAIR’s Mobilization + The Woke Crusade Backfires2026-09-211
Freedom Built to Last Memorial Megastream2026-09-1110
Tyler Robinson Preliminary Hearing: The Final Day Part 12026-09-010
Charlie and Erika's AMA on Marriage2026-05-091
A Special Message From Mrs. Erika Kirk2026-04-292
The All-American Halftime Triumph2026-02-090
Women Fleeing America + Abolish Property Taxes?2025-11-181
THOUGHTCRIME Ep. 99 — Thoughtcrime IRL2025-10-041
Allie Beth Stuckey on The Charlie Kirk Revival2025-09-232
Vice President JD Vance Remembers Charlie Kirk2025-09-150
Now Presenting the Charlie Kirk Awards — Live South Park Reaction2025-08-070
Russell Brand's Journey to Christ2025-08-061
The American Military, Made Great Again ft. Secretary Pete Hegseth2025-07-160
Musk vs. Trump, Round 22025-07-010
Live Israel/Iran Ceasefire Reaction2025-06-242
The Iran Off-Ramp? — LIVE Reaction to Middle East Missile Strikes2025-06-232
My Appearance on the Jordan Peterson Podcast2025-05-023
The Case To Pardon Derek Chauvin ft. Ben Shapiro2025-03-101
My Full Conversation With Gavin Newsom, Annotated2025-03-081
RFK ENDORSES TRUMP — My Reaction2024-08-241
What Keeps Gen-Z Away From Christ? ft. Cliffe and Stuart Knechtle2024-07-312
NEXT MAN UP — Special Steve Bannon Livestream2024-07-012
THOUGHTCRIME Ep. 50 — Draft Our Daughters? Bringing Back Boomers? What's Your Phobia?2024-06-220
The Dirty Truth about Dirty Jobs vs College Degrees with Mike Rowe2024-03-062
Trump 2024?2021-07-132

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